How to Work Well with Conflicting Personalities
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Marketing
How to Work Well with Conflicting Personalities
Every day, 45 different personalities walk into the agency, and are asked to work together to reach a common goal. Somehow, we’re shocked when we don’t see things the same way.
But there’s a reason you may think that one co-worker is difficult to get along with – it’s just that they aren’t like you.
So what’s the secret to understanding that crazy co-worker and embracing the strengths they bring to the table? Speak to their color.
True Colors is a personality assessment that has been used successfully for over 26 years to foster positive personal development that improves communication, team building, leadership, morale and conflict resolution skills.
Here’s a quick look at the personalities the different colors represent:
You can learn more about identifying the different personality colors here.
But let’s get down to it: Here’s a quick guide to communicating with the different colors in your office.
Working with GOLDS
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Clearly establish expectations, in detail.
- Identify short- and long-term goals.
- FEEDBACK:
- Provide clear, written, specific feedback.
- Offer tangible rewards like raises, bonuses and promotions.
Working with GREENS
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Assign tasks that require thinking up new approaches.
- Identify expected outcomes, but allow them to accomplish the task their own way.
- FEEDBACK:
- Forgo hoopla; give them a sincere “job well done.”
- Praise their knowledge.
Working with BLUES
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Clearly outline expectations in a friendly but frank way.
- FEEDBACK:
- Recognize their contribution often.
- Give them a pat on the back, literally!
- Praise their creativity and depth of feeling they put into their work.
Working with ORANGES
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Outline short-term goals.
- If possible, create a little competition.
- FEEDBACK:
- Focus on behavior and performance more than the finished product.
- Reward them by giving them freedom.
- Tell them the impact their performance has on the organization.
By implementing a True Colors program, you’ll see individual performance improved, workplace and personal stress reduced, greater levels of employee satisfaction, a more harmonious work environment, and more successful leaders.
Having trouble guessing the colors in your office? Contact us for a True Colors workshop. We’ll help identify your colors and how to use them to improve team building, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication.
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